The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-02-23
LnrrER PROM MOUNT A1nY.
MOUNT Amy. N. J., Feb. %. 1881

MOUNT AIRY, N. j., Feb. %, 1887.
Sheep! Sheep The Committee met
again last Saturday to re. consider the
sheep bill, but nothing was done. The
flag Of truce or parley asked for could not
be granted, but that was no good reason
why the court should not proceed, Our
evidence was before them; what more
could be desired of us We rested, as the
lawyers say, and the case stands, viz:
Bill of II. c. Holcombe, $3.50, one white
sheep killed by dogs-bill sworn to by
three loyal citizens Of the United States.
Bill reduced to 50 by Town Committee
upon the advice of one man, which
amount will not be accepted and the end
is not yet. This white sheep, the bone
of contention and likely to be food for
the lawyers, was one Of family of eight
for which Mr.. II. G.. Holcombe paid $4
each (and the idea of an Holcombe pay
ing much more for sheep than it is
worth, is simply ridiculous), and this one
was the best of the lot. This we can
prove, and the killing is not denied.
But for the sake of argument we will
| suppose it "only fit for chicken beef. -
Would even that justify the Committee
in monkeying with bill duly executed by
a trio of American citizens, without citing
them to appear, &C., as the law directs,
simply upon the advice of any one crank
who may have little Ratchet of bis own
to grind. If so, and if the Committee
are clothed with such extraordinary pow
er that they may re-appraise, cut up, cut
down and adjust such bills at will, why
bother with appraisers at ALI Law, we
believe, is founded upon common sense
and fair deal, and ignorance of the law
is no excuse for an unlawful act.
Now Mr.. Fl. G. Holcombe bought and
sold not less than 1000 sheep last sheep
season, and we will bet Bland dollar,
that either Mr.. L. b. or the Committee,
cannot tell which one of that 1000 this
sheep was or hardly tell its color, but can
tell to the penny what 1t was worth, and
if this thing is to go on it will matter but
little what Congress may do about the
tariff on wool. 1t will be good bye wool.
sheep and mutton. The toughest of them
could not battle against such fearful odds.
But business is business, and when one
has more leisure than strength, it is but
gracious and grand to assist his neighbor.
Care, however, should be taken to help
not hinder; save-not cost peaco--not
war I; though little wars sometimes, like
bad storms, are necessary to purify the
air. Two days where one should have
sufficed and the work unfinished
tionai expense and nothing gained.
Any attempt at parley cannot be ac-
cepted, and 1--WE propose to fight it out
on this line if it takes all Summer"
Fight Square. odd political scandal,
founded upon jealousy and conjecture
will only add fuel to fury and prJlong the
war. From facts in our possession, we
believe the township is undoubtedly re-
sponsible and unless the case Is speedily
settled the dogs of law will be Kissed up
on this poor white sheep already so badly
mutilated and more expense will be in
Cured. An investigation is being made
and the ground surveyed and wood cuts
or diagrams may appear, showing the man
on horseback, witnessing the murder,
with accurate measurements of the dis
lance at which he fixed the value of the
sheep; and also the unfavorable circum-
stances under which the sheep was placed
to show off to the best advantage at the
time.
Now with the view Of letting the sun of
high 10 shine upon this case unclouded,
we invite open and unlimited discussion
but any attempt to dampen our powder
by unfair means, W i'll be considered un-
christian and unciyilizsd warfare.
Col. INGERsoLL.
p. S.-lf the enemy have battery in
position this week, and there Is not field
room enough for MS both, give him the
preference and let the hurricane roar.
Our fort, we believe is inpregnable and
we can afford to wait. Bon.
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